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21-04-2025
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Terre Haute Police Department releases statement on fatal ambulance crash
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)— Terre Haute Police Department has released a lengthy statement about its investigation into an April 15 ambulance wreck that left one girl dead and sent another to a hospital. 'While the investigation remains ongoing, we are releasing several verified facts in an effort to provide clarity, address community concerns, and combat the spread of misinformation,' they wrote in a statement. They added that at 7:15 p.m., Trans-Care was dispatched to a motor vehicle accident. As the ambulance headed to the scene they had their emergency lights activated, according to the statement. 'As the ambulance entered the intersection of South 13th Street and Wheeler Avenue, where there is no stop sign for southbound traffic, it was struck on the driver's side by an electric bicycle occupied by two juveniles,' officials wrote. 'The juveniles were traveling westbound through a posted stop sign on Wheeler Avenue.' The post states that Trans-Care staff, along with the assistance of the Terre Haute Police Department and the Terre Haute Fire Department, who responded minutes later, rendered aid to the two girls and requested additional emergency response. Both girls were then taken to local hospitals, where one later died from their injuries and the other was life-lined to an Indianapolis-area hospital, where they are still receiving care. 'Trans-Care staff have been fully cooperative with the investigation. The ambulance driver voluntarily submitted to toxicology screening immediately following the incident and Trans-Care has released their dash cam video for the investigation,' police wrote. 'Trans-Care vehicle speeds have been determined to be between 37.4 mph and 40 mph at the time of the collision, with 37.4 mph calculated by THPD Accident Reconstructionist and 40 mph recorded by the ambulance's onboard video system.' Investigators verified this information in multiple ways, THPD wrote. 'These details have been confirmed through dash camera footage, security camera footage, advanced accident reconstruction techniques, and statements provided by those involved,' the statement reads. 'This incident is a heartbreaking tragedy. Our thoughts remain with the families affected, and we ask for the community's continued support and patience as the investigation moves forward.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-04-2025
- Yahoo
Police release more details on ambulance-bike fatal collision
The Terre Haute Police Department on Monday afternoon released additional information on a collision between an ambulance and an electric bike that left one teenage girl dead and another badly injured. The department,, in a news release by Lt. Justin Sears, public information officer, said the investigation continues but "we are releasing several verified facts in an effort to provide clarity, address community concerns, and combat the spread of misinformation." The THPD said that about 7:15 p.m. April 15 Trans-Care was dispatched to a motor-vehicle accident involving a vehicle that had come to rest on its side, with the driver reporting injuries. Trans-Care personnel responded and were traveling south on South 13th Street with their emergency lights on. As the ambulance entered the intersection of South 13th Street and Wheeler Avenue, where there is no stop sign for southbound traffic, it was struck on the driver's side by an electric bicycle occupied by two juveniles, police said. The juveniles were traveling west through a posted stop sign on Wheeler Avenue. Trans-Care staff immediately gave aid and requested additional emergency response. City police officers and firefighters responded within minutes, the lieutenant wrote. Both juveniles were transported to local hospitals. One passed away from her injuries a few minutes later. The second was taken by helicopter to an Indianapolis-area hospital and is still receiving care. Police said Trans-Care staff have been fully cooperative with the accident investigation. The ambulance driver voluntarily submitted to toxicology screening immediately following the accident, and Trans-Care has released their dash cam video to police. THPD said the Trans-Care vehicle speeds have been determined to be between 37.4 mph and 40 mph at the time of the collision, with 37.4 mph calculated by THPD accident reconstructionist and 40 mph recorded by the ambulance's onboard video system. Police said these details have been confirmed through dash camera footage, security camera footage, accident reconstruction techniques and statements provided by those involved. Authorities have not released the identities of anyone involved in the accident. Friends and family have identified the girl who passed as Autumn Marie Poulter, 13. Fitzpatrick Funeral Home, 220 North 3rd St. West Terre Haute, is handling arrangements. In an obituary posted to Fitzpatrick Funeral Home's website, it announced visitation is scheduled for Tuesday, April 22, between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Family and friends are encouraged to pay respects. Burial will follow, which the parents have asked to keep private and between immediate family. A dinner will be at the West Terre Haute Community Center after the funeral; all are welcome. Condolences can be left at
